Director-Center Student Leadership and Expanded Learning; Education Specialist IV

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JR Director-Center for Student Leadership and Expanded Learning (Education Specialist IV) (Open)

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Hiring Agency Education - Agency 13

Location Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate $41.081

Applications No Longer Accepted On 07-02-2026

Are you passionate about supporting student leadership, career readiness, and workforce preparation? Join a collaborative team focused on shaping the future of student leadership and career preparation across Nebraska! This position will provide leadership for Nebraska’s Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) and other student leadership initiatives in alignment with the Center for Student Leadership and Expanded Learning.

The ideal candidate thrives on collaboration and relationship-building, strategic thinking, leadership development, and has the ability to work with a variety of partners within education, business, and nonprofits.

The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non‑immigrant work visas for these positions.

This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.

$85,448.66 per year after pay structure on June 29,2026.

The selected candidate skills, abilities, education, and experience may provide an opportunity for a higher salary rate.

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $31,800 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).#benefits

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
• 79% employer‑paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short‑term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
• Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
• 156% state‑matched retirement for state plans, or 101% state‑matched retirement for school plans
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

• Directs the statewide Center for Student Leadership and Expanded Learning and Nebraska’s CTSO system, including establishing priorities, setting expectations, and ensuring consistent implementation across all state‑authorized organizations.
• Develops and implements statewide initiatives to strengthen student leadership development and program effectiveness.
• Establishes and enforces program standards, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with state statutes, national standards, regulations, and agency expectations.
• Aligns CTSO activities with Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs of study, classroom instruction, and workforce development priorities to ensure integration as an intra‑curricular component supporting student skill attainment and career readiness.
• Evaluates program effectiveness through assessing student experiences, advisor performance, and organizational outcomes using data and stakeholder feedback.
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to local education agencies, postsecondary institutions, and partners on implementation of student leadership programs.
• Oversees administrative fiscal processes supporting CTSOs by reviewing financial procedures, monitoring compliance, and ensuring efficient processing of funds aligned with program priorities and state or federal requirements.
• Provides leadership in the hiring, supervision, and potential discipline of staff. Conducts performance management activities including establishing annual goals related to the strategic plan, holding check‑in meetings to discuss goal progress, and completing performance appraisals. Facilitates a continuous learning environment by promoting professional development to ensure all employees have the opportunity and skills to be efficient and effective in meeting the goals of the agency.
  
  Delegates work and projects appropriately among staff.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, possesses a valid driver’s license and travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

This position requires approximately 70% of work time…